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The four-toed elephant shrew or four-toed sengi is the only living species in the genus Petrodromus, which together with three other extant genera Rhynchocyon, Macroscelides and Elephantulus constitutes the order Macroscelidea.[1] This species is only found in particular regions in Africa and is smaller in size compared to its relatives.[3] A comprehensive recording of this species is lacking.[1]
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Genus: | Petrodromus Peters, 1846 |
Species: | P. tetradactylus |
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Petrodromus tetradactylus Peters, 1846 | |
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As their name suggests, they have four toes on their hind feet [4] and like other elephant shrews, it has been named for it's elephant-like, mobile trunk. [5]